Tottenham Hotspur fans will just about remember the name Clinton N'Jie but many won't realise he's on the edge of European glory this evening.

The 24-year-old is likely to be on the bench for Marseille when they take on Atletico Madrid tonight in the Europa League final in Lyon and that's where he's been doing his damage for the French side this season, becoming something of a super sub.

N'Jie has found starts hard to come by at Marseille this season, but he's still managed nine goals in 36 matches and has been a lucky charm for the Ligue 1 side in recent games, with two goals and an assist in his last six matches, including a goal in the Europa League semi-final first leg against Red Bull Salzburg.

Marseille have a squad with a number of former Premier League players, including Dimitri Payet, Florian Thauvin, Steve Mandanda and Kostas Mitroglou.

For N'Jie, his spell in the English top flight was an experience, if not an entirely positive one.

He did not start one Premier League match under Mauricio Pochettino, coming off the bench eight times. His main contribution was a single assist, setting up Erik Lamela late on against Manchester City.

Clinton N'Jie in action at White Hart Lane

He started twice in the Europa League and came off the bench three times, while playing in the defeat to Arsenal in the League Cup.

It had all started so well with the Cameroon international snubbing interest from Spurs' north London rivals Arsenal to link up with Pochettino.

"I was never scared that my transfer to Tottenham would not be confirmed," he said. "I never spoke to Arsenal representatives on the phone, they simply contacted my agent. My choice was made, I was determined to join Tottenham."

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After getting himself fit enough to get into Spurs' matchday squads, his hopes of further integrating into first team life were dealt a blow in December 2016 with a knee injury which would keep him out for three months.

N'Jie never ended up getting himself back into Pochettino's thinking when he returned and despite the manager claiming he was still in his plans, he was shipped off to Marseille on loan the following summer and then a year later the move was made permanent.

Clinton Njie (right) in action for Marseille

His Cameroon manager Hugo Broos criticised the player's work ethic after one international match.

"He must change his attitude and put in the work required if he is to turn the qualities he possesses into success at the top level," he said.

"Even Ronaldo or Messi are always working hard; him thinking that he's the best doesn't work, it doesn't work in Marseille either."

N'Jie looks back on his time with Tottenham as a learning period rather than one he regrets.

"I don’t regret it," he said last year. "It’s a choice I needed to make. The club was OK with it.

"Everyone thought it was a good solution. I acquired a lot of experience during that adventure at Tottenham. It really helped me afterwards, and it still does. Therefore, I have no regrets."

The attacker will be hoping to make his mark on Wednesday night in Lyon and continue to rebuild his career.